Dave C Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 My buy.com shipment arrived at my house this morning. Looking forward to trying it out when I get home. Prior reviews (major nelson, etc..) stated that the voice comm is an improvement over the standard headset. I'm wondering how much of the improvement is due to the Fall Update (which would have been needed to test prior to release), rather than the wireless headset itself. I plan on doing an A/B test tonight between the standard and wireless. I'll shoot one of you guys a chat invite. I'd also like to try a wireless to wireless chat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Zot Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Ughh, at $60 anyone who buys this thing is an MS whore. Yeah, I'll be buying one too. Let us know how well it works Dave, and I'll see you in hell baby... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave C Posted November 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Ughh, at $60 anyone who buys this thing is an MS whore. Yeah, I'll be buying one too. Let us know how well it works Dave, and I'll see you in hell baby... Only paid $50 but yeah, I'm still a whore. :lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonner Cyn Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 I'm tempted to get one of these as having the wired headset just doesn't feel right when chatting and playing. The price is an obstacle, at least a little bit. I may just wait til Christmas and let my wife know I wouldn't mind one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave C Posted November 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 I'm tempted to get one of these as having the wired headset just doesn't feel right when chatting and playing. The price is an obstacle, at least a little bit. I may just wait til Christmas and let my wife know I wouldn't mind one. The fact that the standard headset is teathered to the controller never really bothered me. Although being able to walk/chat around the house without having to carry the controller will be nice. I was more happy to hear about the improvement in voice. If it turns out that the improvement in voice is mainly due to the Fall Update, then others may be content with the standard headset. I'll end up keeping it regardless. I spent just as much on a blue tooth headset for my cell phone and have yet to use it. At least I know I'll be using this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 I'm grabbing one. I stepped on my wired one that came with my Premium 360 and it is currently cobbled together with tape. To get a new one is almost 30 dollars CDN, so for 60 dollars CDN why not go for the smaller, wireless one. At least that is my justification for being a MS whore on this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BdoUK Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 I think I am going to be adding this to my Xmas list. While the wired headset doesn't bug me too much, going completely wireless will be an improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerX Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Just picked up 5 headsets at $59.99 CAD each. Not too shabby. Oh, only 1 is mine and the rest are for my friends. We've all been waiting for this to be released as the wire really bothers me. Whenever I go to the washroom or kitchen I have to carry around the controller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Gunner, who had it on for 59.99 CAD? Thanks, Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerX Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Game Shack and Game Centre in Toronto sells it for $59.99 CAD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan B. Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 I plan on doing an A/B test tonight between the standard and wireless.Lookin' forward to your impressions, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Zot Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Only paid $50 but yeah, I'm still a whore. :lol That just makes you a cheap whore :lol I agree with the Xmas list idea, I'll probably see if I can get one that way or not first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJames Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Has the voice quality improved since the update? It was mentioned as one of the fixes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 A few folks mentioned more clarity and improved voice quality in the Xbox discussion thread James. I talked to Anthony (Lupo) last night and he did sound a bit better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyN Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Yeah sound is better during in game chat. I was just at EB preordering the next few weeks releases, but they didnt get the headset in yet. Hopefully bestbuy has it this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave C Posted November 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 Xbox 360 Wireless Headset Communicator Review First thing I noticed when I opened the package is that the build quality is very good. It comes packaged with two different sized rubber ear loops that snap on, a power adapter and a 51 page multilingual instruction booklet. The headset is very comfortable due to its light weight and minimum pressure on the ear. Activating the headset is similar to syncing a new wireless controller. You can assign the headset to any controller quadrant. To turn the headset on, press the power button. To turn it off press and hold the power button. When you turn off the console, the headset turns off automatically. To adjust the listening level, you press and hold the volume button which is located on both sides of the power button that is located in the center. To temporarily mute your voice just briefly press the power button. Press it again to turn off mute. All operations have a distinct audible confirmation similar to a cell phone bluetooth headset. There are also audible low power warnings: 2 audible tones indicate 30 minutes of battery life remaining 3 audible tones indicate 5 minutes of battery life remaining There is a charge port at the opposite end of the mic. A full charge can take up to 4 hours. When the headset is charging the four quadrant lights will blink green in sequence. When the charge is complete all four lights will blink in unison. A fully charged battery should last aprroximately 8 hours. That's pretty much what I expected and is just fine as I rarely multiplay with voice for more than 3 hours at a time. I only had time to do a brief test with a friend. So far voice quality appears to be very good. I haven't had the chance to do an A/B comparison with a the standard wired headset so as mentioned early, it's hard to say what really is contributing to the improved voice quality (Fall Update and/or the wireless headset). Wired vs. Wireless Comparison Coming Soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BdoUK Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 Thanks for all the information Dave. Looks like a must-have 360 accessory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerX Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 Charged mine up yesterday and I agree with Dave. It's very very well built! Can't wait to use it tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnemaEms Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 Dave, You look a lot like a young girl who is probably up past her bedtime. -Dean- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHiL Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 Dean this will surely be the perfect accessories for you..It will bring your bathroom gaming to a totally new level.:tu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnemaEms Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 You are correct. Wiping without a controller in my hand will now prevent poop from getting on said controller. -Dean- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJames Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 We won't be able to hear you with that mudslide in the background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave C Posted November 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 Dave, You look a lot like a young girl who is probably up past her bedtime. -Dean- No, I did not get plastic surgery and a sex change to become a Bangkok girly boy. My daughter asked to try it on. How could I say no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBardon Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 Should be getting one of these in the mail from the Doritos contest sometime this month. Still undecided on keeping it or putting it up for sale-on one hand it sounds pretty cool, but on the other hand, it's 60 bucks that could pay for part of a Wii... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberwoo Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 I'll be getting one. The price seems a bit high but the convenience of that headset far outweighs the sting of paying $60 for it. I'll bend over and take it like a man. I'm getting used to doing that for Microsoft anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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